Travel to Manavgat: profitable shopping, Ali Bay Club Park and photos of the most beautiful waterfall in Turkey. Manavgat - a unique waterfall in Turkey Manavgat waterfall in Turkey

We go to the box office, because... The attraction is well-promoted, so there is an entrance fee:

See how Selale is written? Look for the same sign on minibuses:

Entrance, by the way, is not so expensive - only 5 liras:

2. Walk through the park and waterfall

In fact, the cheap entrance is compensated by the huge number of shops and cafes located in the park:

Full of cafes, there’s definitely no privacy to be found here:

Apparently someone had already tried to jump into the waterfall, so they had to post a warning in all major languages:

The park area is small, but you can take a walk - opposite the largest rapids of the Manavgat River there are observation platforms at different levels:

In some places the water rushes right onto these sites, and the water, by the way, is cold - about 10 degrees, so I definitely wouldn’t want to swim there, but many people go into the water to take the best pictures:

What lengths do people go to for a selfie? :)

The entire area is filled with cafes, bridges and beautiful views of the river:

There is so much water and the flow is so stormy that it seems as if in just a couple of minutes everything will flood:

Apparently, the water level in the river decreases periodically, otherwise why are these posters right in the water?

Please note that there are some walls under the water on the left, everything is flooded:

And this is not some kind of raft, but an ordinary cafe - I would feel uncomfortable there, just behold - it will be carried away by a stormy stream of water:

On the left in the distance is that same cafe, and on the right is the main view of the Manavgat waterfall:

You can only go into the water barefoot, otherwise your shoes may be carried away (by the way, we just saw someone’s flip-flops floating in the water):

There are a lot of people, and not only tourists, but also local residents love to visit this place. In the minibus, there was a Turkish woman who sat next to me, having learned that we were going to the waterfall. started telling me admiringly what a wonderful place this is and how much we would like it :)

Would you like a photo with a parrot?

And below everyone gets wet:

Manavgat Waterfall is a charming corner of the planet, located near the resort town of Side in Turkey. Millions of tourists come here every year to admire the mountain river streams and take unforgettable pictures against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. It is noteworthy that you can visit this excursion on your own, saving a lot of money. But to do this, you should find out in advance how to get to the place and study its infrastructure. You will find all the necessary information about the object below in our article.

General information

Manavgat Waterfall is located on the river of the same name, 4.4 km from the city of Manavgat and 8 km from the ancient resort town of Side, located in the province of Antalya. Its width is 40 meters and its height reaches 2 meters. In reality, this is not exactly a waterfall, but a stream of mountain water falling from a large river rapids. But this fact does not in any way detract from the beauty of the local landscapes. For a long time, the Manavgat waterfall even appeared on old Turkish 5-lira banknotes.

In the immediate vicinity of the river rapids there are special viewing platforms from where you can take beautiful photos of the Manavgat waterfall. Going down to the river, much less swimming in it, is prohibited here. But during the flood period, rapid river flows rise to the level of the observation platforms, and tourists have the opportunity to walk along the icy mountain waters and feel their seething onslaught. The water temperature in this area, even in the hottest months in Turkey, does not exceed 10 degrees.

Previously, entrance to the park with a waterfall was free, but today both tourists and local residents must pay $1.50 to visit the attraction.

The facility is open daily not only during the high season in Turkey, but also in winter, and can be visited from 8:00 to 19:00.

Infrastructure

Around the Manavgat waterfall in Turkey there is a well-equipped green park, along the neat paths of which it is pleasant to take a leisurely walk and enjoy the lush landscapes. There are several cafes and restaurants here where you can taste the famous Turkish flatbread “gozleme”, try grilled trout, and then leisurely sip strong and invigorating Turkish black tea and contemplate the local beauty.

There are also shops and souvenir shops near the waterfall, where they sell both standard Turkish souvenirs and handicrafts. As a rule, in Turkey, prices in shops in close proximity to attractions are overpriced, so we do not recommend wasting your time shopping here. But taking a photo against the background of a turquoise stream sparkling in the sun with a parrot on your shoulder will be very exciting. At the entrance to the facility there is a large free parking lot, which is convenient for those tourists who get here by rented car.

How to get there

If you are vacationing in Turkey in the resort town of Side, be sure to include Manavgat Falls in your excursion list. To enjoy the natural beauty of the area and stroll through the shady, flowering park, you will need no more than an hour. How to get to the Manavgat waterfall from Side? There are three ways to do this.

By bus

There are no direct flights from Side to the waterfall, so you can only get here with a transfer in Manavgat. The distance between these cities is just over 5 km, and the travel time takes about 10-15 minutes. You will need to take a dolmush on the Side-Manavgat route. Since this destination is very popular, minibuses arrive at the stop literally every 10 minutes, so you don’t have to languish in the scorching sun for long. The fare will be no more than $1 per person.

Upon arrival in Manavgat, we advise you to disembark on the central city street “Antalya”: your landmarks here can be an artificial multi-meter waterfall located in the city center, a large Waikiki store or a bridge over the Manavgat River. Near these facilities you will find stops, some of which are air conditioned. A bus with a sign “Şelale” (translated from Turkish as “waterfall”) runs along the main street every half hour, which is exactly what you need. The cost of travel to the facility will be $1 per passenger.

If upon arrival in the city you are disoriented, then you can always find out where and how to get to the Manavgat waterfall from the driver of any dolmush or from numerous tourists walking around the city surroundings.

The easiest and most comfortable way to get from Side to the waterfall is by taxi. The cost of such a trip can range from $12-15, which, of course, is more expensive than public transport, but it is more convenient and faster. Many taxis in Turkey in Side are designed for 7 people, so if there is a full car of passengers to the waterfall, this option will be quite profitable. Well, don’t forget to bargain if you don’t have the opportunity to get acquainted with the fixed price list, and you feel that the price tag is clearly too high.

By rented car

Renting a car in Turkey is not difficult. This can be done at the airport, at the hotel, in offices in Side and Manavgat. The cost of daily rental of a budget car is $25-30. This option would be logical if you plan to visit several attractions in the Side area in one day. But before you get behind the wheel, it is worth considering that Turkey has its own unofficial laws on the roads, which often contradict established traffic rules. Therefore, it is important to study in advance the specific behavior of motorists on the road in resort areas.

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If you were fascinated by the photo of the Manavgat waterfall in Turkey, and you decided to definitely visit this attraction, you should take into account a few nuances so that your excursion does not become a bitter experience.

Go to the waterfall yourself. If you are vacationing in the Side area, then visiting the attraction on your own will not be a problem for you. Above, we have already described the ways to get to the object and given all the prices, so you just have to clarify the location of the Manavgat waterfall on the map and, in fact, hit the road. Your guide will definitely offer you this excursion route, but, firstly, the cost of a tour with an agency will be several times more expensive than even a taxi ride to the waterfall. And secondly, most of the time you will be taken to shopping centers in the hope that you will buy some unnecessary product at exorbitant prices, from which the guide will receive his coveted percentage. As a result, you will spend the whole day on an excursion, which, if you visit it on your own, will take you 2-3 hours at most.

You go on an excursion early in the morning. During the high season in Turkey, the Manavgat waterfall is literally swarming with tourists. Crowds of people fill the observation decks so densely that sometimes it is not even possible to take a decent shot. As a rule, excursion buses begin to arrive at the parking lot at 11.00, so we recommend visiting the waterfall from 8.00 to 10.00, when the flow of visitors is not yet so strong. The ideal time to explore the attraction is from October to April: during these months there are practically no tourists here, and you can enjoy the local beauty in a relaxed atmosphere.
Pay in Turkish lira. It is best to pay for public transport and entrance tickets to Manavgat Falls in local currency. You can exchange dollars or euros for lira at exchange offices in Side and Manavgat (the latter has a better rate).

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I love Turkey, I went here on vacation for the second time and I hope not the last. Besides beaches and hotels, there is a lot of interesting things to do here. Children are delighted with amusement parks and water parks, but I am delighted with beautiful places and ancient cities. One day I visited an open-air museum; you can get here only with a transfer in Manavgat.

By bus

On the one hand, Side is a popular resort, on the other, you can get to it with a transfer in Manavgat. The city is located on the coast and the highway bypasses it; no matter where you are traveling from in Side, you will always have to change trains in Manavgat. I have often seen that the Antalya-Managavt buses indicate arrival and arrival, but in reality they pass along the outskirts of the new city and do not call at the bus station.

Minibuses from Manavgat to Side depart from the bus station and run from 6 am to 10 pm every half hour.

They arrive at the bus station located near the fountain:

As for the route, use your own discretion, but it is better to stick to the main avenues and boulevards.

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Both cities are located close to each other and are connected only by bus service. My trip took literally 15 minutes, and it couldn’t have been longer, considering that the bus stations are located 4 km away.

Manavgat is a small Turkish town located 3 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast.

Its agglomeration includes, located on the coast. Side can be called a suburb of Manavgat, since there is no division between them, they smoothly flow into one another. Therefore, if you are going to relax in Side, then visiting Manavgat will be very easy.

Minibuses run between Side and the center of Manavgat, the fare is 3 lira (45 rubles), the ride takes about 10 minutes. In Side, you just need to catch minibuses on one of the central streets; as a rule, the word Manavgat is written on it. In Manavgat, it is better to get off at the beginning of the street with shops; usually everyone gets off at this stop. You can go back from Manavgat to Side by minibus from the stop opposite the LC Waikiki store. If you wish, you can even walk from Side to Manavgat - it’s about 4-5 kilometers.

The interactive map below shows all the places that are mentioned in this article: minibus stops, Manavgat waterfall, clothing market, street with shops, cafes and exchange offices, LC Waikiki clothing stores, Nova Mall shopping center, Migros supermarkets, Lunapark and a place where delicious döner.

Manavgat - a typical Turkish village

The city of Manavgat, with a population of about 80 thousand people, is a completely typical low-rise Turkish town, quite quiet, modern and pleasant for walking. The city consists of 4-5-story buildings, on the roofs of which solar panels and barrels are installed to heat hot water from the sun.

All the buildings in the city look quite new, as if the whole city appeared at once about 15 years ago. Along the roads in Manavgat there are date palms, from which huge ripening bunches of dates hang spectacularly.

Central street of the city

Bunches of dates on a palm tree

Russian-speaking tourists most often pronounce the name “Manavgat” as Managaft or Manavgaft. Apparently the famous surname of the actor Gaft is consonant with the name of the city. At first we also said that, and in order to remember the correct name of the city, we voiced it in the English manner: Man of God, which reads “man of gad” and is translated as “man of God.” After that, the correct pronunciation of the city’s name was remembered, acquired meaning and sparkled with new colors.

Shopping in Manavgat - branded stores, market and Nova Mall shopping center

The city center is very well-kept, with the main street Antalya Caddesi and its turns, where there are shops, cafes, restaurants, etc. There are large branded clothing stores, such as LC Waikiki, as well as small specialized shops and shops with spices, soap, towels, bed linen, ceramics, clothing, bags, sweets, souvenirs and much more, all of which Turkey is rich in. There is also a large indoor clothing market.

Turks bake bread on the street in Manavgat

You can buy knives and sickles at the market

Manavgat has a large shopping center, Nova Mall, which is located on the edge of the city, right where Manavgat smoothly flows into Side.

Near the Nova Mall shopping center there is a beautiful monument with a large fountain and statues of Greek gods. The architecture of the shopping center building also traces the style of ancient Greece. And the shopping center itself is quite ordinary - a Migros supermarket, many Turkish clothing and shoe stores, H&M, KFC, Starbucks, etc. Perhaps the monument to the Greek gods is the best thing this shopping center can boast of.

Nova Mall shopping center in Manavgat

We arrived in Turkey and found ourselves during the celebration of the Eid al-Adha holiday, which took place from September 1-4 in 2017. Manavgat was empty these days, most of the establishments on the streets were closed, including banks, currency exchange offices, shops, cafes, etc.

But still, not all the shops were closed and we didn’t go hungry either, but I must say that this is not the best time for shopping. So, if you are going to Turkey, choose travel dates outside of Eid al-Adha. In 2018 it falls on August 21–24, in 2019 on August 11–14, and in 2020 from July 30 to August 2.

Fountain-waterfall in the city center

On the mountain in the center of Manavgat there is a giant fountain-waterfall; it probably once worked and it was a truly epic sight - water from a 15-meter height fell down concrete boulders. But in the fall of 2017, the waterfall fountain did not work, and judging by the photographs on the Internet, it has not been working for a long time.

However, this place is worth visiting. You can climb the mountain on which the waterfall fountain is located and see the city from above; at the top there are gazebos where you can relax in the shade and enjoy a beautiful view of the city and the mountains behind it.

Fountain-waterfall on a mountain in the city center

View from the fountain-waterfall mountain on Manavgat View of the roofs of Manavgat from the top of the waterfall fountain

Embankment of the Manavgat River

The river of the same name, Manavgat, flows through the center of the city. It’s nice to walk along the river; it’s especially beautiful there in the first half of the day, when the water is illuminated by the sun and has an extraordinary emerald color, just a sight for sore eyes.

There are several pedestrian bridges across the Manavgat River, and between the bridges along the river there is an embankment with cafes, parks and monuments. You can travel along the river on one of the many boats, the owners of which offer their services.

Ducks and ships on the Manavgat River

This is the exit to pier No. 3

The amazing emerald color of the water of the Manavgat River

Cafe on the river embankment

Ship near the bridge over the river

Sculpture on the Manavgat embankment

Pedestrian bridge over the river

Manavgat waterfall - how to get there, cost

The most famous tourist attraction in Manavgat is the Manavgat waterfall, which is located 3 kilometers from the city upstream of the river. Previously, he was even depicted on the Turkish 5 lira banknote, issued from 1968 to 1983. The waterfall was created artificially, but still a wide stream of water falling from a small height looks very beautiful. It is also best to visit it in the first half of the day, when the water in the river has a particularly emerald color.

You can get to the Manavgat waterfall in 10 minutes by minibus from any stop on Hastane Caddesi street, which starts right at the waterfall fountain in the city center. The fare is 2.5 liras (38 rubles). In Turkish, the place where the Manavgat waterfall is located is called “Manavgat Selalesi”. If you don’t remember the name in Turkish, then you can ask the minibus driver directly in Russian: “Waterfall?” and he will tell you if he is going there or show you where to take the minibus to the waterfall. Minibus drivers, of course, do not speak Russian, but they know this word.

Manavgat waterfall A Turk carves woodwork near the Manavgat Falls

The place near the waterfall is small but pleasant. The cost of visiting is 5 liras (75 rubles) per person, open from 8 to 19, seven days a week. Our stay at the waterfall took only 20 minutes, we walked around the area, looked at the waterfall and took photos. The place is very touristy, excursions are brought here by bus, so there are many souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants where you can have a snack or a hearty lunch. But still, I would recommend eating in Manavgat itself, it’s both tastier and cheaper.

Edible cactus fruits for tourists

Souvenir shop near Manavgat waterfall

Doners in Manavgat

There are many places to eat in the city. In places where only locals eat, the food is always tastier than in those aimed at tourists. You just have to move a couple of blocks away from the main street and you can find a place where the food is excellent and the prices are 2 times lower.

The national Turkish dish is döner, in our opinion shawarma or shawarma, in tourist places it comes with chicken or lamb. In places where locals eat it, it’s only with chicken. Unlike Russia, you won’t find vegetarian döner there. In my opinion, Turkish döner is tastier than shawarma in Russia, since it is made from different bread, without mayonnaise and with the addition of spices.

We tried the best döner on this trip in Manavgat, in a place a little far from the center called “07 Berat Döner”, which is located near the intersection of Hastane Caddesi and Selale Caddesi streets.

There were no tourists there except us, but there were enough local Turks and it was clear that they went there regularly. This is a good sign, since the Turks understand a good döner. The place was run by a woman and she was helped in her work by her 2 teenage sons. One boy dealt with meat, he cut it, chopped it into small pieces and fried it a second time. The second boy worked in delivery. And the woman made doners using absolutely original bread and spices. It was an excellent lunch!

Overpass across the road with a non-working escalator

On the one hand, the Manavgat River, every season overflowing with water flowing from the overhanging snows of Toroslar, which subsequently flows into the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the ancient city of Side, which has a thousand-year history and a rich civilization, on the other hand, tourist sites that include the civilization of today. .

These very features are the key point that highlight Manavgat and Side as a rich tourist center. Manavgat and Side have everything you need to have a wonderful holiday. They cannot be separated from each other in any way.

And if we divide, then where should we draw the line? Previously, Side was a small village inside Manavgat. In recent years, with the development of tourism, Side has also grown in parallel and become separate. Now, after rapid development, Manavgat and Side have become two separate parts of one city. The Manavgat border starts from Colakli after the Selge-Tashagil division.

Colakli, in turn, also received its share from tourism. On the shores of Colakli, very high-quality hotels operate and serve today. Along Colakli, Ylysi, Kumkoy, Selimiye, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengol and Kizilagac, hotels and holiday villages line each other.

No matter where you vacation here, good memories and wonderful impressions of the tourist centers of the Mediterranean Sea will not leave you for a long time. What will you see and meet there? We will write about them...

Side

Side has the appearance of a small town located on an incongruous peninsula of the sea. Side was founded by the Kumelians, formed by Aiol, located in the north of Izmir. According to the study, the history of the city supposedly stretches back to the 7th century. Side means pomegranate in translation. During the Roman Empire, garnets were printed on money in the city.

The heyday of Side dates back to the 1st and 2nd centuries BC, when there were very good relations with the Roman Empire. This period lasts until the middle of the 3rd century AD.

The most beautiful buildings in the city today were built during the Roman Empire.

In the 4th millennium, Side's borders narrowed and it became impoverished; only towards the end of the 5th millennium did the city begin to revive after being transformed into a religious center.

The last resettlement to the city was carried out by Turkish settlers coming from Girit in 1895 to the peninsula (there is a port and a bazaar here today). To date, all the migrations have closed in on each other in Side. This closure can even be observed in photographs taken from above.

Traveling through the Ancient City

The city can be entered through the main doors of the city between its well-preserved walls. The doors, which in the old days were called very beautiful, today look like they are falling apart.

The avenue begins from the main doors.

The avenue stretches to Agory and the theater, it is one of two beautiful avenues stretching from the main door. In principle, it has retained its unusual beauty to this day. Another of the avenues is covered with grass.

In addition to all this, this place is also the place where the pirates held an auction. On the sea side of the Agora, there is the State Agora of Side. The courtyard is used for the bazaar, and the remaining parts of the hall are fenced off with columns and monuments. We return to the Theater. At the entrance to the Theater, which is the most ancient building, the remains of a spring catch your eye.

The spring has been restored.

The remains of the Theater date back to the 2nd century AD. The stage area, reserved for 15,000 people, is in a collapsed position.

The theater, in turn, was also used for gladiator fights during the Roman Empire. The chronicles say that the theater in the 5th-6th centuries AD. was converted into an open top church. At the edge of the road near the Theater is the holy temple of Dionysus, dating back to the early period of the Roman Empire. The columns located in front of the temple were brought from Egypt.

The avenue with columns, stretching from the front door to the Theater, turns out to stretch all the way to the port. The other part of the avenue remained under the bazaar. If we walk along the avenue to the port, we will see two temples located side by side. One of them was built in honor of Apollo, and the other in honor of Artemis. In the monastery dedicated to Apollo, 6 columns have been restored. (These columns can be seen in all photographs related to Side). In front of the temples there is a Byzantine basilica.

Side Museum

At the entrance on the right side, where, after restoration, the remains of the old bathhouse are turned into a museum, objects and substances such as monuments, architectural parts, descriptions, columns, kandils, a bottle of tears, which were found during excavations since 1940, are exhibited. Special exhibition materials in the museum are the monuments to Nike, Hercules, Hermes, the monument to the Three Beauties, wall monuments indicating the birth of Zeus and the punishment of Ixion, as well as a pedestal with Eros.

Sorgun

After Side we head to the east. The road in front of the travel agency soon turns into a wide wooded area. This place is called Sorgun. On the sea side of this wooded area there is a holiday village, 5,4,3 star hotels and camping facilities.

There are walking paths in the Sorgun forests. You can even ride a horse here.

If we drive from Sorgun to the east, after a certain period of time we will meet the most popular recreation center, Side. Titreyengol is located on the seashore among trees with numerous facilities. Actually, Titreyengol is not a lake. The Manavgat River widened before flowing into the sea and thereby slowing down the flow of water formed a lake. And since the wind shakes the water, this lake was named Titreyengol (Shaking Water). Sparsely growing spruce trees grow around it.

Manavgat

Since there is a strong revival of tourist sites around Side and Sorgun, Manavgat has remained a little in the shadows. There are also hotels in Manavgat, but they are more of a boarding type. Despite everything, Manavgat with its bazaars, restaurants, and banks is developing rapidly. You can also take a boat ride on the Manavgat River. The Manavgat River divides Manavgat into two parts. Boats on the river can be used during the day from Manavgat to the waterfall and strait. This takes approximately 3-4 hours a day. These same boats, designed for 30-150 people, have food services. And there is no end to the entertainment programs. Here live music alternates with dancers and dancers. At the point where the river flows into the sea, a break is announced. Those who wish can swim both in the sea and in the river. The water on the river is very cold. Ideal for cooling. There are even those who cook barbecue and serve vacationers on the boat.

Pursuing the flow of water from Manavgat to the dam BIG AND SMALL WATERFALLS, THE ANTIQUE CITY OF SELEUKIA, MANAVGAT DAM, OIMAPYNAR DAM AND RESERVOIR Manavgat Falls (Big and Small Waterfalls) The Manavgat River, which has overflowing waters in every season, is 4 km away. Manavgata in the north forms a waterfall with a very good view. The surroundings of the waterfall are very beautifully landscaped with canals and fences. You can watch the branches and roots of trees extend into the water, trees growing in the water, and while sitting in restaurants you can listen to the sound of water; in addition to all this, there are also terraces for observing nature and gardens for drinking tea. In hot summer weather, accompanied by the coolness of the water and the sound of the waterfall, you can have lunch before reaching the large waterfall, 2 km away. From Manavgat the road to a small waterfall divides.

After 1 km. from the road you will meet the Small Waterfall. Unlike the big waterfall, the small waterfall flows down from a small hill and its surroundings have also been turned into places for entertainment. Natural beauty also reigns here, the sounds of the waterfall are a little quieter and under this magical sound of water the Small Waterfall Restaurant and gardens for drinking tea provide their services.

Seleukia

We continue to follow the path that passes near the Manavgat waterfall and goes north to the Oymapynar and Manavgat dams. After some time, you will be able to see the remains of a historical arch near a stream merging into the Manavgat River.

A very well-preserved arch, probably during the Roman Empire it was used to carry water from the Manavgat River to Side. (you can also see the remains of ancient water canals between Manavgat and Side). We continue to follow.

After approximately 3 km. (after Manavgat 8.2 km.) on the left side there is a table of directions Budzhaksheykhler and Seleukia. The road to Budzhaksheykhler is paved (1 km.) The continuation of the road from the turn to the right at the village mosque is already earthen. And after about 3.5 km. we reach the entrance to the ancient city of Seleukia. This city itself is not anything special. But at the same time, the location of the city is very beautiful.

Passing through a very dense pine forest, we come out into the city where the remains are located in a very wide area and look in the direction of the Manavgat plain. In clear weather, you can clearly see from here, along with the Manavgat Valley and Side, Sorgun and Titreyengol.

If you get tired of the monotony of spending time in a hotel and in vacation spots, then come to Seleukia, where you can have a great time listening to the howling of pine trees, as well as the inviting sound of water.

Among the remains that you can see here are a bathhouse, an agora with shops inside, and right next to the agora there is a very well-preserved temple. But don't go too far, as it's very easy to get lost here.

Walk to the Oymapynar dam and reservoir (8 km from Manavgat) The road passing through the village of Oymapynar after some time leads to the entrance to the Oymapynar dam. For security reasons, you must leave your ID at the entrance. After the entrance doors, the road immediately turns left and right. If you follow the left road, it will take you to the front of the dam, and if you follow the right road, it will take you to the top of the dam. It is very interesting and exciting to walk on the dam, which is 180m high.

On one side there is a cliff 180 m high, and on the other side there is a reservoir whose depth exceeds 100 m, the body of which converts potential energy into electricity. A person watching all this loses his mind. You yourself can feel how everything inside you freezes after everything you have seen.

In order to get around the reservoir, located in the middle of greenery, it will be possible to drive through the dam by car. Follow the dirt road. And after about 3 km. you will reach the Green Restaurant. Here you can either eat something or drink something cold. If you manage to arrive here before 11 o’clock, be sure to take part in a tour of the lake, organized by the restaurant owners. During this tour, the boat sails into a canyon that is more than 100 meters long. Finish this exhilarating boat trip with trout cooked on tiles. Country bread is served with trout.

Etenna

31 km. in the north of Manavgat, where Syrtkoe is located at the foot of the mountain, there is Etenna, the history of which goes back to the Helenistic period. From Etenna you can admire the blue of the Mediterranean Sea. And also see the side from a bird's eye view. There are also remains of the Roman bath of the Acropolis, the Basilica, graves, reservoirs, fortress walls and agora. Residents of the village of Syrtkoy still use the water flowing inside the ancient bathhouse. You can get to Etenna by turning left immediately after the Noras bridge, which is over the road going from Manavgat to Shchelal.

Ibrady and trout valley

After the Oymapynar reservoir, to the left the road leads to Ibrady. In this beautiful area between the hummocks there is the so-called trout valley. In order to get to the trout valley, it is preferable to choose not an earthen road, but an asphalt one, even if it is a little longer. You will need to drive through Akseki to Dzhevizli. Trout Valley is 7 km away. from Dzhevizli. One of the most important springs of the Manavgat River is located in the trout valley. This valley is just for those who like to walk on green grass and in general who love nature in the truest sense of the word. There used to be a lot of trout here. After improper fishing, their numbers decreased. The local water is currently used for irrigation purposes in agriculture. The farm also has a restaurant.

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The city center of Side is built on the basis of the ancient city of Side. The city is of historical value. When traveling through the ancient city, be sure to see the theater, the Temple of Apollo, the Side Museum, and the agora. In the late afternoon, take a stroll through the bazaar. You will find a very large number of bars where you can sit and drink both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, restaurants, and do shopping. End your evening in the center of the historical city at the discotheques in Kumkoy and Titreyengol.

Beaches

With the exception of the port of Side, you can shop everywhere. In the west, between Side and Colakli, the entire coast is 30 km away. consists of sandy beaches. On the eastern part, the sands last until the very point where the Manavgat River flows into the sea.

Boat trip

The boats provided for the trip sail from Manavgat along the Manavgat River to the sea. Be sure to take part in these boat trips, where there is music and dancers, as well as well-cooked food with breaks for swimming. Day trips and walks around the area Be sure to go to the Manavgat waterfall. This waterfall is the most attractive in the area. And if you have enough time, take a tour that covers both the Manavgat reservoir and the Oymapynar dam. Among other things, there are the following places where you can travel either with a guide or on your own. Aspendos-Selge - Canyon with bridge - Perge Alara Khan, Alanya Termessos

Phaselis-Olympos Rafting

Take part in a rafting trip from the city center of Side or from your hotel in Koprucay. You can also get to Kopryuchay by your own means and take part in the rafting events organized there. It is advisable to finish rafting before evening. Since each rafting distance takes 3 hours at most.

Horse riding

Horse riding services are available in the areas around Side and Titreyengol. Go and take part in these horseback rides. Or get horse riding lessons.

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